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September 10, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest
Anyone who drills metal regularly knows drill bits are a consumable tool. However, premature wear and breakage are often caused less by the bit itself and more by how it is used. By following a few best practices and choosing the right drill bit for the application, users can significantly increase tool life, improve productivity and reduce overall drilling costs.
August 27, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to drilling, using the right bit can make all the difference. Whether you're working with metal, wood, plastic, stainless steel or other challenging materials, selecting the proper drill bit helps improve hole quality, increase productivity and extend tool life.
October 16, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
Cutting tools — whether drill bits, reamers or hole cutters — play a central role in ensuring accuracy and consistency in fabrication and maintenance operations. Yet, there can still be failures. Not from poor tool quality, but from improper use or lack of maintenance or oversight during operation. Following a structured approach before, during and after use can dramatically extend tool life and prevent accidents.
October 2, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to cutting tools, safety isn’t just about following the manual, it’s about noticing the warning signs before they cost you time, money and even your health. Overlooking small issues can quickly snowball into big problems, from expensive medical bills to missed deadlines.
May 8, 2025 | by Kimball Midwest
When it comes to drilling, not all bits are created equal. Whether you’re facing tough materials, tight tolerances or high-demand environments, the right bit makes all the difference. That’s why we’ve developed a lineup of high-performance drill bits; each engineered to meet specific challenges and outperform the competition.
April 25, 2024 | by Kimball Midwest
If you’re already a Kimball Midwest customer, you know we’re your reliable provider of maintenance, repair and operations supplies, including many consumable products.
October 26, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
Kimball Midwest knows cutting tools are an important part of many operations, and accuracy and consistency are vital components of quality cutting tools. This is why we carry the best equipment to ensure you have maximum performance during your project. One of our highest performance equipment categories is our carbide cutting tools.
October 12, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
Choosing the proper cutting tool for the job is vital for safety, effectiveness and efficiency in your shop. The type of material you’re cutting is the most important variable, but the thickness also can be relevant.
September 14, 2023 | by Kimball Midwest
There’s a lot to consider when making the proper hole. It all comes down to the material being used, the size you need to create, if threading is needed and speed. With so much to consider and so many options to choose from, here are some tips to help you decide the best alternatives for making the proper hole.
September 15, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest
Choosing the right drill bit for the job can be difficult for the uninitiated: There are simply so many options out there!
August 18, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest
In maintenance, repair and operations, the misuse of a product can cause failure. This can lead to downtime, waste and expense, which are things you never want to deal with in your shop.
September 16, 2021 | by Kimball Midwest
If you’re like many Kimball Midwest customers, your operation has a lot of cutting tools. Whether they’re drill bits, step reamers, extractors, burs, hole saws or one of our other superior-quality cutting tools, you count on them to get the job done time and again. Their performance enables your performance.
